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Sleep Problems

When you are facing sleep problems, these posts will help you problem solve those sleep problems and get great sleep happening at your house.

How To Expertly Manage Disruptions to Your Baby Routine

August 14, 2023January 15, 2020 by valplowman
Mom and baby

How to deal with disruptions in your daily schedule and routine. Learn to expertly manage disruptions in your baby’s routine and adjust the schedule for baby. When we were brand …

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Categories Schedule Tips, Sleep Problems Tags disruptions, flexibility 20 Comments

How To Solve Your Baby’s Nighttime Sleep Issues

September 13, 2024January 6, 2020 by valplowman
Baby sleeping with mom touching cheek

How to solve baby’s nighttime sleep issues and get baby sleeping through the night. Get your baby on a solid sleep schedule. While daytime naps are something we all want …

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Categories Night Sleep, Sleep Problems Tags baby sleep 151 Comments

The Complete Guide to Troubleshooting Short Baby Naps

November 26, 2024December 11, 2019 by valplowman
Baby yawning on a bed

Absolutely everything you need to know to fix short baby naps and get baby taking good naps. Know common reasons for short naps and how to fix them. One of …

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Categories Naps, Sleep Problems 122 Comments

How to Fix Your Child’s Sleep Deficit

April 17, 2024December 9, 2019 by valplowman
Toddler sleeping in bed

If your little one is not sleeping well, it might be due to a sleep deficit, or sleep debt. Learn the signs and how to fix it. I often talk …

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Categories Sleep Problems Tags healthy sleep habits, sleep deficit 17 Comments

6 Troubleshooting Sleep Variables for Baby

May 12, 2021October 31, 2019 by valplowman
Baby sleeping in mom's arms

Are you wondering why your baby isn’t sleeping well? Check this list of 6 common reasons for poor baby sleep for help troubleshooting.  Whether your baby has never really slept …

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Categories Sleep Problems Tags Baby Whisperer 30 Comments

What To Do When Your Pre-Toddler is Taking a Short Morning Nap

January 26, 2021October 29, 2019 by valplowman
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Get the answers you need when when your 12-18 month old is taking a short morning nap. Should you drop the nap? Should you shorten the nap? Read on. When …

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Categories Naps, Pretoddler, Pretoddlerwise, Sleep Problems Tags morning nap 7 Comments

Tips to Get Baby Waking Up Happy from Naps

October 4, 2024September 18, 2019 by valplowman
Happy Baby

Your baby CAN wake up happily. In fact, waking up happy is a good sign baby is getting her sleep needs met. Read this for tips on how to achieve …

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Categories Naps, Sleep Problems Tags mom not baby decides, poll results, waking up happy 31 Comments
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Valerie Plowman

Valerie Plowman, known as "the Babywise Mom", is the happy mother of four children. She has been helping parents with their parenting concerns since 2007 and loves helping others absolutely love being a parent.

Babywise Mom Nap Guide

Schedules and Sleep

  • Toddler Sleep Routines to Help Them Sleep

    Toddler Sleep Routines to Help Them Sleep

  • 8 Steps to Get Your Child to Sleep In Later in the Morning

    8 Steps to Get Your Child to Sleep In Later in the Morning

  • When To Stop the Dream Feed

    When To Stop the Dream Feed

  • It’s Okay If Your Baby Sleeps “Only” 10 Hours at Night

    It’s Okay If Your Baby Sleeps “Only” 10 Hours at Night

  • How to Dress Your Child for Better Sleep: Finding the Optimal Temperature

    How to Dress Your Child for Better Sleep: Finding the Optimal Temperature

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